NFL trade deadline rumors: 1 deal each team should make

Oct 10, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum (98) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) celebrates a sack of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 24, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) celebrates in the end zone with his teammates after intercepting the football against the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /

Indianapolis Colts: Dolphins’ CB Xavien Howard

Xavien Howard has not been shy about his desire to be traded in the past. Largely due to financial reasons, Howard has expressed his desire to leave Miami multiple times. While a restructured deal was made before the season, it seems more like a Band-Aid than a permanent fix.

The Colts’ secondary has been average this year, ranking in the middle of the league in yards per game. Xavier Rhodes had a better 2020 after a disastrous 2019, while Rock Ya-Sin came into the season with a 48.2 coverage grade from 2020, per PFF.

The Colts landing Howard would be massive, as they are seemingly starting to put things together with Carson Wentz. Acquiring Howard would give them another defensive star along with Darius Leonard, and a true No. 1 corner that this team has been lacking. Both short and long term, this trade would benefit the Colts nicely.

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